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What are my rights as a minor?

What rights (ex: access to medical records) does bio mom have to a minor child once guardianship was granted to grandma in probate court?

  • Bio mom claims she has rights to attend Dr. appt. and to receive info about outcome of medical tests. She has minimal contact with 3 yr old daughter (who was just diagnosed eith autism) since DFS removed child and I had physical custody. She refused compliance with DFS & for last year I've had guardianship. Mom visits only if I instigate & facilitate meeting. Mom has never paid or offered child support. She still abuses drugs and refuses to take meds for psychiatric condition. Very unstable. I don't refuse visitation, and all phone calls are closely monitored. What info about child does she have a "right" to know, if any. I do not see bio mom (who is my 26 yr old daughter) ever getting herself together enough to gain custody of her child again. I don't wish to sever ties with my daughter however, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to ensure my grandchild is safe, secure & stable. FYI. The natural father is in & out of prison, (currently out) for committing murder, and there is an order of protection in place for myself & my grand daughter as he is unfit to parent.

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    She has no rights. Contact DFS if you are having a problem with her. You and your granddaughter may need an order of protection from her as well. Best of luck! Your granddaughter is lucky you are there for her.

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If your daughter's parental rights have been formally severed by the court, then she has no rights at all to attend doctor's appointments or anything else. You may choose to provide information to her, as a courtesy, but she has no standing to demand it. If her parental rights are still in place, the court order granting guardianship should specify what she may and may not do. If she's being insistent and causing a problem and the court order doesn't spell it out, you can request a hearing to get those details more specified.

kimkay

No. You have no such obligation. I expect your daughter is difficult to locate anyway. You are doing everything right, and admirably. You sound calm and logical and thoughtful. I think the discomfort comes from the boundary being too fluid in your daughter's eyes, so she pushes. My suggestion is that you make the boundary more solid. Example: I can provide photographs twice a year. I will make sure you know if she has been ill. You may have photocopies of school reports. You may join us for lunch after Christmas, Easter, during summer, at hallowe'en, etc. Continue with what you are doing. You are smart, reasonable, and caring. I admire your efforts tremendously.

Rathkeale

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